Baked Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings
These crispy wings are made with a simple salt and pepper seasoning. Baked instead of fried!
Servings: 6
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Large and small mixing bowls
- Parchment paper and paper towel
Ingredients
- 3-3 1/2 pounds chicken wings
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder (optional - for extra crispiness)
- 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground white pepper (sub black pepper if needed)
- Chopped green onion or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper, spray with non-stick cooking spray and set aside. While the oven preheats, allow the wings to sit at room temperature, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Pat the wings dry with paper towels and place them in a large bowl. Drizzle them with oil and toss to coat.
- Combine baking powder, salt and pepper together in a small bowl. Sprinkle the mixture over the wings and toss well.
- Place the wings in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes, then flip and bake for another 20 to 25 minutes, until cooked through and very crispy.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with more salt and pepper, if desired, then serve garnished with chopped green onions or parsley and your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Ingredient substitutions: You can use avocado oil instead of olive oil.
- Crispy texture: The baking powder is necessary for an extra crispy texture. This is completely optional and can be omitted. Corn starch, potato starch or all purpose flour can also be used to coat the wings.
Nutrition
Calories: 385kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 882mg | Potassium: 535mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.01g | Vitamin A: 214IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 151mg | Iron: 2mg